The document provides comprehensive guidance on writing effective resumes, covering key information that should be included, characteristics of successful resumes, and different types such as functional and chronological formats. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, action verbs, and tailored content to match job announcements, alongside tips such as using bullet points and maintaining a neat layout. Additional resources for resume writing are also provided, highlighting best practices to improve one's chances in the job market.

1. Writing Effective Resumes
SURESH SRINIVASAN
MyBskool.com
suresh@mybskool.com
09962959381

2. Writing Effective Resumes – Secrets
Exposed

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8. Writing An Effective Resume
 What
information should be in a
resume?
 Characteristics
of a successful resume.
 Functional
or Chronological.
 Scannable
resume.

9. What Information Should
Be In A Resume?
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Identify Yourself
Education
Continuing Education
Work or Professional
Experience
Volunteer Experience
Activities
Computer Skills
Professional Associations
Optional Sections
 Objective
 Special Skills and Abilities
 Reference Statement

10. Characteristics Of A
Successful Resume
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Focuses on skills. Uses action words to define the
responsibilities of your job-related experience.
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Easy to read and understand.
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Visually powerful and free of gimmicks.
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One page, or at most 2 pages long.

11. Characteristics Of A
Successful Resume
 Language
 Spelling
 Formal
is grammatically correct.
has been checked.
Style

12. Resume Faux Pax
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Typos and Grammar Slips
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“Great attention to detail.”
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“Proven ability to track down and correct erors.”
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“Am a perfectionist and rarely if ever forget etails.”
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Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school.”
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Don’t use “I” or “me”

13. Characteristics Of A
Successful Resume
 Must
always be 100% truthful.
 Contains
no inappropriate personal information.
 Produced
 Data
on a computer.
presented in chronological order (unless
functional).

14. Functional Resumes
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Doesn’t go in chronological order.
Based upon competencies or skills.
Used for career changers or those with
unconventional work histories (or executives).
 Might say “Sales Experience” then list it.
 Typically brief with a simple list of positions
held, etc.
 De-emphasizes importance of specific jobs.
Drawbacks to this system (not as popular).

15. Scannable Resume
 Watch
bullet points (don’t always scan).
 How about a dash - ?
 Use labels or keywords.
 Less is more.
 Keep the design simple.
 Minimize use of abbreviations.

16. Basic Checklist
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No spelling or grammar errors.
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Neat, clean, and professional looking.
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Length should be 1-2 pages.
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Margins at sides and bottom.
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Layout makes reading easy. Use of white space is
effective.

17. Basic Checklist
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Important titles should be emphasized. Experiment
with fonts & styles; bold, italic, and underlines. No
more than 2 or 3 different sizes.
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Information is logically recorded.
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Use Action Verbs for accomplishments & results.

18. Basic Checklist
 Bullet
points when possible for
accomplishments.
 Quantify
 Format
your results whenever you can.
- chronological

19. Resume Writing - Competencies
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Describe and illustrate
core competencies
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Know the agency’s list
of competencies
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Use titles or headings
that match the job
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Highlight all
transferrable skill sets

20. Side by Side Comparison
Job Announcement
Your Resume
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Read the “Entire” job notice
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Cross reference your skills
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Review questionnaires or
screening surveys
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Consider other experiences …
outside of work
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Recognize “KEY” words and
competencies
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List major accomplishments …
not just job duties
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Identify the job qualifications
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“Tailor” your resume to match
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Consider any “Implied”
characteristics
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“Quantify” results and use
numbers often

21. The next 30 Seconds
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If you met the boss in the elevator…
what will they remember about you in
30 seconds?
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Brevity should be the focus…
be concise and succinct
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Pay attention to “KEY” words and
filter your resume like a book editor
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The next job depends on 30 seconds
…make a good first impression!

22. Your Work Experience – Draft 1
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Experience is your “MAIN
INGREDIENT” …make it appetizing
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A first draft should be a “LIFE STORY”
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Write it out first, REFLECT ON IT
LATER
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Organize your thoughts…
a “UNIQUE” picture of capabilities
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Plan on multiple drafts…
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
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Quantify results as often as possible
(How MANY, How BIG or How
MUCH)
MUCH

23. Writing Accomplishments
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Specific, measureable, and realistic…
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Principle
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Accomplishments accentuate job
skills and demonstrate qualifications
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Set yourself apart from the others…
describe job challenges and show
your successes
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Use numbers to highlight actions
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Think in terms of “Saving time”…
“Saving Money”… “Making Money”…
or “Meeting Goals”

24. Ten Ingredients to a Better Resume
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Follow the “Resume Recipe” Rule
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Use a bulleted style to make your resume “reader-friendly”
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Match your resume to the job opportunity
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Use strong, action verbs to describe your experiences
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List most recent/relevant experience first, in order of priority
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Make sure there are NO spelling or grammar errors
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Know the mission of the organization(s) for which you apply
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Revise it regularly … you are acquiring new skills everyday
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Be neat, concise, and remember to check verb tenses
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Let someone else read it…get constructive feedback

25. Resources and References
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Resume tips: http://www.jobstar.org
USAJobs: http://www.usajobs.com
Resume Tutor: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/ecep/resume
Resume writing for Federal employment:
http://www.resume-place.com
Office of Personnel Management: http://www.opm.gov
Occupational Outlook Handbook:
http://stats.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm
America’s InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org/acinet
e-Resume Writing: http://www.ersumewriting.com
Master Resume Writer’s Secrets Revealed:
http://www.liglobal.com/b_c/career/res.shtml
Quintessential Careers:
http://www.quintcareers.com/printable/improving_resume.html

26. We Can Help!
QUESTIONS
THANKS
 SURESH
SRINIVASAN
 suresh@mybskool.com
 09962959381